Canada Overpower Spirited Scotland to Top Pool B at Rugby World Cup 2025

A Crucial Pool Clash at Sandy Park

The highly anticipated top-of-the-table Pool B clash carried significant implications, with the winners looking to avoid tournament hosts and world No.1 ranked England. Canada demonstrated why they’re ranked second in the world, defeating a spirited Scotland to claim Pool B’s top spot.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

Canada won the toss and strategically chose to play with the wind in the first half at Sandy Park, capitalizing on this advantage with two tries and a penalty try in the opening 40 minutes.

In the end, Canada secured a convincing 40-19 victory, scoring six tries to Scotland’s three. The match showcased remarkable performances from Scottish players, including captain Rachel Malcolm, Evie Gallagher, and Sarah Bonar, who marked her 50th cap by leading the team onto the field.

Outstanding Performances

Emily Tuttosi, who plays her club rugby in Exeter, delivered an emotional performance earning the Player of the Match award with two tries. After the match, she expressed gratitude for the full Sandy Park crowd, noting the strong local support and representation from all four nations.

Tournament Impact and Future Prospects

With this victory, Canada has officially qualified for the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup. The details of their opponent and match schedule will be confirmed once pool play concludes. This tournament has already made history, with the final at Twickenham set to host 82,000 fans – the largest crowd ever for a women’s rugby union match. The event has seen remarkable ticket sales, with over 400,000 sold across all matches, tripling the attendance of the 2021 World Cup in New Zealand.